When I first ditched my years of gas grills to go back to basics with charcoal, I bought my first kettle 2 years ago. I was a little dismayed about all the technology supposedly needed to bbq on it. When I was a kid in the late 60's early 70's, my father and uncles didn't have all the probes and technology or even a thermometer as I recall! Yet everything they did seemed to turn out just fine and delicious. With you presenting this going back to basics was a breath of fresh air because I've refused to buy all that crap, not because I can't, but because it was just reluctance to rely on it to learn to grill and bbq by looks and feel and smell. Thank you for going back to the basics this is a much more relaxed way to enjoy the grill and still have amazing results.
What a masterclass on using a Weber kettle. For BBQ, there’s a million ways to skin the cat, but this right here is a great starting point for anyone. Well done sir!
Yeah super annoying when guys are super empathic about one method. I like the "look does it make a difference maybe, but it's still going to be good" statements he makes.
thats the way to smoke ribs. Ive been smoking ribs and other meats that way for over 40 years. more videos like this would be great. keep up the good work Ry.
I applaud you for making a basic video that is accessible by anyone that wants to cook in their backyard. Our toys can become crutches if we’re not careful.
I Absolutely love the basic video. I own numerous size kettles and accessories and it’s just gotten to the point of not being so much fun anymore. Sometimes a little is a lot and less is more. Thanks for this video, you have no idea how refreshing it was to watch.
Great video. I always tell folks that a basic model Weber Kettle is all you need to grill, smoke, sear, cook low-n-slow, or whatever-the "stranded on a desert island" cooker. Granted, accessories can make it easier and give you more control (and, to be honest, more toys are always fun), but they are by no means required to cook great food of all kinds.
I agree with you on the thermometer. That is the only thing that I would change on my Weber kettle. If the thermometer would have been placed right under the exhaust and closer to the grill grate, that’d be perfect.
Great idea for a video. Getting back to basics. 101. I believe along the lines of the less ' toys ' we work with, the more skill is put to the test... Ry just proved he has plenty of Skill ! Thank you Sir, as always.
I'm just getting into cooking on my new Weber. (26") and find a lot of other videos complicate things. I usually end up following one of your videos. Thanks.
I have been watching your channel for quite a while. Your videos are very instructional and inspired me to make some ribs. I have a more basic Webber Kettle. I made my 1st rack of ribs last year, my problem is the fire would go out because I believe the lump charcoal I was using was not good quality. I don't have any accessories for my grill. including the thermometer at the top. I had to rig a temp probe at the grate to see the temp of the grill. I wound a length of copper wire around the probe, removed the coil and fitted furthest away from the coals. Needless to say, they came out pretty good. I think they needed to stay on longer but for my first time it was a lot of fun. This year I will try again on the 4th of July. I made my own rub, from a recipe you presented on your channel. I used a bottled sauce that did not have high fructose corn syrup in it.
I just got my first Weber Kettle last week and discovered your channel while looking for ideas of what to make with it. Just wanted to say you make some delicious looking food and you make learning these techniques incredibly easy to follow. Keep up the good work!
Dang dude! I'm trying ribs for the first time tomorrow, and I'm trying this out! I've baked them many times in the oven, with great results, but I gotta try smoking them!
Just today received my Slow n Sear and thermometer probes in the mail so I could use my Weber Kettle as a smoker. Thank you for showing me how to doing it with the basics.
I am impress purchase a weber kettle recently have done a few chickens on it, but never ribs, at first I was wondering how to maintain the temperature for ribs after watching this video I think I see how it's all how you start the fire very slow for better control. Thank You Ry
I use the snake method in my grill. I've done briskets, pork butts, and ribs and they've all come out excellent! I'd recommend it, friend. Keep up the great work
@@davidbergin6184 yeah, so you make a half Moon with two brickets side by side and then one over top of them. Place chunks of wood on top along the "snake" then light it on one side with some hot coals. It's holds 225 steady for me on my grill for about 4-5 hours. My favorite method by far!
Thank you for presenting grilling and smoking made easy. I have chosen to sell my OK Joe offset and purchase a kettle grill. I was looking for a easier way and you’ve managed to illustrate that very well. My Weber will be here Saturday and after seasoning it my first cook will be ribs.
Great cook Ry, I'll bet 90 percent of BBQ'ers do it this way anyway, it's super easy and takes minimal effort, the only difference ,no water spray, I do apple cider/ apple juice spray....I use Texas Brothers rub. Sometimes you have no time for a bunch of prep and making Sauce, there is a bunch of choices most are pretty good...always like your vids, keep em coming!
hi ry i just wanted too say i have been watching your video for about a years now and u are amazing i learned so many thing from you and i got way better at cooking and grilling thanks you :)
Spot on! I think people go too far with many rubs and ingredients now! I will be doing short ribs tomorrow with just SPOG, then my guests can add what source they want :)
Thank you for the video. I cooked St Louis ribs on my weber with a slow & sear yesterday. Temp varied at the grate between 225 & 250 for a 5 1/2 hr cook (1 1/2hrs of that wrapped). They were good, but still tougher than I had hoped for. I'll be happy when I can get fall off the bone or at least a very tender "bite off the bone". Will keep watching your videos until I figure out what I'm doing wrong. Actually, I'll keep watching your videos regardless! :)
Great cook and video, Ry! Sometimes, I think we can over complicate things in BBQ. Sure, it’s super fun and helpful to use our various gadgets and accessories, but sometimes you just gotta get back to basics and keep it simple!
Great video Ry. When you said that you were going to make ribs without any accessories, I immediately thought that the ribs would be just like dad made. (Great memories!). Anyway, these are not those ribs. But you did point out things to look for to judge how far along the ribs are. Thanks for all the tips.
Ry, you were the first videos I found when I bought my 1st smoker 3 years ago. A Oklahoma Joe highland. I have learned alot from you. Can you do a video on proper use of the charcoal baskets? I still use the snake method when smoking on it. Thanks for all your great videos!!
Ry, those ribs look better than when done on the slow and sear. I think it breaks down to good bbq is not science but more of a passion. I personally think that the pit barrel cooker is the quintessential rib cooker on the market.
I always wondered why the vent was to be over the food and the thermometer above the coals. That never made sense to me because you don’t get a reading where the food is. Makes more sense to me to have the thermometer over the food.
Hi Ry, great video! When you run out of things to cook lol you should make everything all over again but basic like today's video that would be a nice challenge and series to watch
I love this. I'm tired of people using thousand dollar grills and $500 in temperature probes and grill accessories. BBQ started as a way to make the cheap meats palatable
Just finished these ribs this morning although I did use my meat probe to determine when they were done. Fantastic, easy recipe for casual cooks like myself!
This was excellent. I think too many people think they have to do everything a competition pitmaster does. Get the basics down before getting fancy
I never see a simple weber rib video, Thank you!
You’re very welcome :)
Love the “simple” “no accessory” theme!! Would love to see a whole series of “common” cooks using the same theme! Best video so far today!
Nice, finally someone that shows me how to do things without me having to go out and get anything extra. Thank you!!!
When I first ditched my years of gas grills to go back to basics with charcoal, I bought my first kettle 2 years ago. I was a little dismayed about all the technology supposedly needed to bbq on it. When I was a kid in the late 60's early 70's, my father and uncles didn't have all the probes and technology or even a thermometer as I recall! Yet everything they did seemed to turn out just fine and delicious. With you presenting this going back to basics was a breath of fresh air because I've refused to buy all that crap, not because I can't, but because it was just reluctance to rely on it to learn to grill and bbq by looks and feel and smell. Thank you for going back to the basics this is a much more relaxed way to enjoy the grill and still have amazing results.
Very well said! I'm glad I found this youtube channel!
What a masterclass on using a Weber kettle. For BBQ, there’s a million ways to skin the cat, but this right here is a great starting point for anyone. Well done sir!
Thank you for going back to the basic. This is awesome, I hope it’s the beginning of a new series.
Thanks!
Yeah super annoying when guys are super empathic about one method. I like the "look does it make a difference maybe, but it's still going to be good" statements he makes.
Tried this and they were the best ribs I’ve ever made. Perfect bite and flavor! Thank you!
thats the way to smoke ribs. Ive been smoking ribs and other meats that way for over 40 years. more videos like this would be great. keep up the good work Ry.
I applaud you for making a basic video that is accessible by anyone that wants to cook in their backyard. Our toys can become crutches if we’re not careful.
Yeah it's fun to go the simple route sometimes :)
I love your videos man, you aren't all preachy and judgmental, you just share the love and that's awesome. Cheers!
Thanks!
I Absolutely love the basic video. I own numerous size kettles and accessories and it’s just gotten to the point of not being so much fun anymore. Sometimes a little is a lot and less is more. Thanks for this video, you have no idea how refreshing it was to watch.
Nicely done Ry. I remember my dad doing ribs like this 50+ years ago! Sometimes it's good to return to your roots. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Excellent video!! Not everyone has accessories!! This is exactly how I do baby backs, albeit different rub and sauce.
Great video. I always tell folks that a basic model Weber Kettle is all you need to grill, smoke, sear, cook low-n-slow, or whatever-the "stranded on a desert island" cooker. Granted, accessories can make it easier and give you more control (and, to be honest, more toys are always fun), but they are by no means required to cook great food of all kinds.
You are a master with the Weber Kettle! Great job showing us it can be done without any accessories, if need be.
I agree with you on the thermometer. That is the only thing that I would change on my Weber kettle. If the thermometer would have been placed right under the exhaust and closer to the grill grate, that’d be perfect.
Thank you for my excuse to run by COSTCO. Three pack of St. Louis Cut Ribs are on the menu! 😉
I just got a Weber kettle grill a few weeks ago. Your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you 👍
Great idea for a video. Getting back to basics. 101. I believe along the lines of the less ' toys ' we work with, the more skill is put to the test... Ry just proved he has plenty of Skill ! Thank you Sir, as always.
this is what i want- back to basics with weber kettle.
I'm just getting into cooking on my new Weber. (26") and find a lot of other videos complicate things. I usually end up following one of your videos. Thanks.
I have been watching your channel for quite a while. Your videos are very instructional and inspired me to make some ribs. I have a more basic Webber Kettle. I made my 1st rack of ribs last year, my problem is the fire would go out because I believe the lump charcoal I was using was not good quality. I don't have any accessories for my grill. including the thermometer at the top. I had to rig a temp probe at the grate to see the temp of the grill. I wound a length of copper wire around the probe, removed the coil and fitted furthest away from the coals. Needless to say, they came out pretty good. I think they needed to stay on longer but for my first time it was a lot of fun. This year I will try again on the 4th of July. I made my own rub, from a recipe you presented on your channel. I used a bottled sauce that did not have high fructose corn syrup in it.
Love the basic Weber video. Keep them coming.
when i do mine with the vent over the food i run the lid thermometer right around 300 and i’ve had really good results with that.
this is a great video because a lot of people are buying clearanced kettles around this time of year and won't have any accessories to start off with.
Good point. I hadn't even thought of that :)
That's the purity which I like in your vids and which I mentioned some time ago in my comment. Well done Ry!
Something very satisfying about watching rib videos
I just got my first Weber Kettle last week and discovered your channel while looking for ideas of what to make with it. Just wanted to say you make some delicious looking food and you make learning these techniques incredibly easy to follow. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Wow I like the basic idea. That is great for someone who doesn't want all the fuss. you make it look so easy
Dang dude! I'm trying ribs for the first time tomorrow, and I'm trying this out!
I've baked them many times in the oven, with great results, but I gotta try smoking them!
Sir, thank you for breaking it all down! I couldn’t find any videos this helpful! Peace
i like how you showed us how to do it without accessories
Great tutorial for us newbies to kettle cooking
Just today received my Slow n Sear and thermometer probes in the mail so I could use my Weber Kettle as a smoker. Thank you for showing me how to doing it with the basics.
Awesome! Have fun with everything :)
Oh man I love those bushes/ trees along your wall. It looks so nice!
I wish they'd block more of the traffic noise :)
Just what I needed and wanted. Basic information. I needed some guidance and can experiment from here. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the “basic” version .. just got m kettle and looking forward to using this video to do my first rib smoke
Appreciate your videos, sir! Weber Nation! SoCal Chapter!
I also do it at a 45 degree. That's awesome! Thanks for the video!
I am impress purchase a weber kettle recently have done a few chickens on it, but never ribs, at first I was wondering how to maintain the temperature for ribs after watching this video I think I see how it's all how you start the fire very slow for better control. Thank You Ry
Yes sir just like we use to do back in the day. Didn't have all the bells and whistle back then. Just good ole cooking. Great ribs bro.!!!!!
Sometimes it's fun to take that step back :)
Gotta love the KISS method. Keep It Simple Stupid.
It rarely fails :)
Great video! Even without accessories, there are plenty of methods to cook great meals on a kettle!
Absolutely!
I use the snake method in my grill. I've done briskets, pork butts, and ribs and they've all come out excellent! I'd recommend it, friend. Keep up the great work
I’ve never tried that. All on one side of the grill for indirect heat?
@@davidbergin6184 yeah, so you make a half Moon with two brickets side by side and then one over top of them. Place chunks of wood on top along the "snake" then light it on one side with some hot coals. It's holds 225 steady for me on my grill for about 4-5 hours. My favorite method by far!
rorymaster Thanks, this is intriguing. I’m gonna give it a try with ribs next week.
Hat off RY, love the basics, and simple grilling with the weber grill 👌
"Good Old Fashion BBQ "
Thank you for presenting grilling and smoking made easy. I have chosen to sell my OK Joe offset and purchase a kettle grill. I was looking for a easier way and you’ve managed to illustrate that very well. My Weber will be here Saturday and after seasoning it my first cook will be ribs.
Thanks for keeping it basic. Very helpful
I rarely comment on videos but I wanted to give you the appreciation of such! Awesome video. Gave me confidence to give em a go.
Thanks for the kind words! Hope your ribs turn out awesome :)
Love it when it’s simple!
This helped me make my first rack of ribs on the kettle. Thanks!
That is awesome!
As a beginner myself this is a very informative video 🤙 thanks 🤤🤤🤤🤤 now my mouth is watering 😂
I like how your videos are done Brotha ! Keep it up ! Sacramento ca
Great cook Ry, I'll bet 90 percent of BBQ'ers do it this way anyway, it's super easy and takes minimal effort, the only difference ,no water spray, I do apple cider/ apple juice spray....I use Texas Brothers rub. Sometimes you have no time for a bunch of prep and making Sauce, there is a bunch of choices most are pretty good...always like your vids, keep em coming!
This is real bbq. I find if I keep it simple I get the best results. Thanks Rye
Doing ribs today on the 22 weber kettle thanks for all the great tips
Have fun! Enjoy those ribs :)
I enjoyed this very much. Thanks
Nice to see a video using basic methods! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Really enjoy your teaching
hi ry i just wanted too say i have been watching your video for about a years now and u are amazing i learned so many thing from you and i got way better at cooking and grilling thanks you :)
Thanks!
This is awesome video. Very helpful for a beginner like me. Thank u!
Spot on! I think people go too far with many rubs and ingredients now! I will be doing short ribs tomorrow with just SPOG, then my guests can add what source they want :)
Thank you for the video. I cooked St Louis ribs on my weber with a slow & sear yesterday. Temp varied at the grate between 225 & 250 for a 5 1/2 hr cook (1 1/2hrs of that wrapped). They were good, but still tougher than I had hoped for. I'll be happy when I can get fall off the bone or at least a very tender "bite off the bone". Will keep watching your videos until I figure out what I'm doing wrong. Actually, I'll keep watching your videos regardless! :)
You'll get used to the process and soon you'll just be doing it by 'feel' when the ribs are right :)
JC Bever Try increasing your wrapped time to 2 hours if you want more tender.
Best Rib Video out there 💯💯💪 No accessories really helps since not everyone has all those things
Thanks!
Great cook and video, Ry! Sometimes, I think we can over complicate things in BBQ. Sure, it’s super fun and helpful to use our various gadgets and accessories, but sometimes you just gotta get back to basics and keep it simple!
Absolutely :)
You're the man! This is exactly what I needed, thank you!
Great video Ry. When you said that you were going to make ribs without any accessories, I immediately thought that the ribs would be just like dad made. (Great memories!). Anyway, these are not those ribs. But you did point out things to look for to judge how far along the ribs are. Thanks for all the tips.
Great video- love the theme
Thanks for the lesson! I just got a new weber kettle, and it's nice to learn about all the things I can do with it. I'll give it a try
Very well made video full of excellent tips and considerations. Thank you Ry!
Nice to see a good back to basic cook. Great video.
Thank you :)
Ry, you were the first videos I found when I bought my 1st smoker 3 years ago. A Oklahoma Joe highland. I have learned alot from you. Can you do a video on proper use of the charcoal baskets? I still use the snake method when smoking on it. Thanks for all your great videos!!
Followed the recipe to the letter and had the best ever pork ribs.
Thank you Sir, I really enjoyed the Video. Thanks again my hero!
Ry, those ribs look better than when done on the slow and sear. I think it breaks down to good bbq is not science but more of a passion. I personally think that the pit barrel cooker is the quintessential rib cooker on the market.
It’s definitely a rib machine :)
That was me who requested this FYI. :)
keep it simple and it will work out great and taste great.
Cheers from Oz mate, love your videos. Keep em coming.
Un poema de video, gracias señor barbón ❤
You're the man Ry
That's the K.I.S.S. method!! Lol! I make my foil higher on the fire side , almost up to the grate for more indirect heat. Love your vid's.
Thanks for video. Really helps!
Ribs ain't hard. We cook dozens a day and get tender things. Just perfect. Good vid
Just what I was looking for! Thanks
good video Ry! i'm gonna give this a shot with my jumbo joe
Great Video!! Lazy weekend ribs.
Awesome video thanks mate
Sometimes simple is the best 👌
great video, and a good introduction out there for new folk cooking on the Weber
Great color on ribs, awesome cook
Thank you :)
I always wondered why the vent was to be over the food and the thermometer above the coals. That never made sense to me because you don’t get a reading where the food is. Makes more sense to me to have the thermometer over the food.
In the process of making this. Lets see how it goes for me 🤙🏻 first timer
Good luck! And have fun with it :)
Hi Ry, great video! When you run out of things to cook lol you should make everything all over again but basic like today's video that would be a nice challenge and series to watch
And I can eat it all over again :)
Doing this today. Awesome video. Happy new year
I love this. I'm tired of people using thousand dollar grills and $500 in temperature probes and grill accessories.
BBQ started as a way to make the cheap meats palatable
What's wrong with making things better. Could you imagine if we still used the Healthcare that was available in the 60s
Thanks Ry, very informative back to basics! Appreciate your sharing. Cheers
Just finished these ribs this morning although I did use my meat probe to determine when they were done. Fantastic, easy recipe for casual cooks like myself!
Really enjoy your videos. I’m in Orange County and the heat has been really high this week. Good cook.👍
Yeah it has not been fun. Especially with the wind :)
Thank you for making these awesome videos I appreciate ya bud have a good one
Thank you :)
Nicely done
Oh man that’s a good rub!!!!! Great video as always my man